International Labour Organization Organisation internationale du Travail Organización Internacional del Trabajo Updating the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) Draft ISCO-08 Group Definitions: Occupations in Inspectors POLICY INTEGRATION DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF STATISTICS
ISCO-08 Draft Definitions - Inspectors ISCO 08 Code 335 Customs, tax and related government regulatory associate professionals Customs, tax and related government regulatory associate professionals administer, enforce or apply relevant government rules and regulations relating to national borders, taxes, social benefits, and issue or examine applications for licences or authorizations in connection with travel, exports and imports of goods, establishment of businesses, erection of buildings and other activities subject to government regulations. Tasks performed usually include: patrolling national borders and checking persons and vehicles, travel and transport documents and goods transported across the border to ensure enforcement of government rules and regulations; examining tax returns to determine taxes payable by persons and businesses; examining and deciding on applications for social benefits, examining and deciding on applications for government authorizations and licences necessary to travel, export or import goods, erect buildings, establish businesses or undertake other activities subject to government regulations; monitoring the application of price, wage or weights and measures regulations. They may receive guidance from senior government officials or Managers. Supervision of other workers may be included. Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups: 3351 Customs and border inspectors 3352 Government tax and excise officials 3353 Government social benefits officials 3354 Government licensing officials 3359 Government regulatory associate professionals not elsewhere classified
3351 Customs and border inspectors Customs and border inspectors check persons and vehicles crossing national borders to administer and enforce relevant government rules and regulations. (a) patrolling national borders and coastal waters to stop persons from illegally entering or leaving the country and from illegally importing or exporting currency or goods; (b) checking travel documents of persons crossing national borders to ensure that they have the necessary authorizations and certificates; (c) inspecting the luggage of persons crossing national borders to ensure that it conforms to government rules and regulations concerning import or export of goods and currencies; (d) examining transport documents and freight of vehicles crossing national borders to ensure conformity with government rules and regulations concerning goods in transit and the import and export of goods, and to verify that necessary payments have been made; (e) detaining persons and seizing prohibited and undeclared goods found to be in violation of immigration and customs laws (f) co-ordinating and co-operating with other agencies involved in law enforcement, deportation and prosecution (g) performing related administrative tasks to record findings, transactions, violations and determinations; (h) when necessary, testifying in a court of law about the circumstances and results of investigations carried out; - Inspector, border - Inspector, customs - Officer, passport checking - Immigration officer - Customs officer
3352 Government tax and excise officials Government tax and excise officials examine tax returns, bills of sale and other documents to determine the type and amount of taxes, duties and other types of fees to be paid by individuals or businesses, referring exceptional or important cases to accountants, senior government officials or Managers. (a) advising organizations, enterprises and the public on government laws, rules and regulations concerning the determination and payment of taxes, duties and other government fees, and on the public s rights and obligations; (b) examining tax returns, bills of sale and other relevant documents to determine type and amount of taxes, duties and other types of fees to be paid; (c) investigating filed tax returns and accounting records, systems and internal controls of organizations to ensure compliance with taxation laws and regulations; (d) performing related administrative tasks to document findings, maintain records and report on actions taken for cases; - Officer, excise - Officer, tax - Taxation inspector - Accountant 2411 - Auditor 2411
3353 Government social benefits officials Government social benefits officials examine applications for government, financial or service programs and benefits to determine eligibility and amount of benefit or appropriate services, referring exceptional or important cases to senior government officials or managers. (a) advising individuals and organizations on government laws, rules and regulations concerning government benefit programs and the determination and disbursement of payments or referral to services, as well as on the public s rights and obligations; (b) examining applications and other relevant documents to determine type and amount of benefit which individuals are eligible to receive; (c) assessing documentation and interviewing benefit recipients to ensure eligibility for continuing benefits or services; (d) performing related administrative tasks to maintain client records and prepare reports on determinations regarding eligibility, referral decisions, termination of benefits and abuse or fraud; - Officer, pensions - Officer, social benefits - Officer, social security claims - Social workers 2635 - Counselling professionals 2635
3354 Government licensing officials Government licensing officials examine applications for licences to export or import goods, set up businesses, build houses or other structures, or to obtain passports, determine eligibility of applications for issuing licences or passports, and identify specific conditions or restrictions to be attached to licences issued, referring exceptional or important cases to Senior government officials or Managers. (a) advising individuals on government laws and regulations concerning the type of licence required and the conditions attached to such licences, and on the public's rights and obligations; (b) examining applications and relevant documents and determining whether a licence can be granted and the conditions which should be attached; (c) examining applications and approving the issue of passports; (d) performing related administrative tasks to process applications, document activities, evaluations and determinations, and to prepare correspondence to inform applicants of licensing decisions; (e) administering and scoring tests required to license applicants. - Officer, licensing - Officer, passport issuing - Building permit (licensing) officer - Business permit (licensing) officer - Building inspectors 3112 - Fire inspectors 3112
3359 Government regulatory associate professionals not elsewhere classified This unit group covers government regulatory associate professionals not classified elsewhere in Minor group 344, Customs, tax and related government regulatory associate professionals. In such cases tasks would include: (a) examining places of business to ensure the use of correct weights and measures in trade; (b) monitoring price regulations to assess appropriateness of costs for goods and services to protect consumer interests; (c) monitoring wage regulations to ensure appropriate levels of pay for work performed and to assess compliance with employment standards legislation; (d) performing related investigative and administrative tasks to record findings, document compliance problems or inappropriate business practices and to prepare reports and correspondence; - Inspector, price - Inspector, sanitary - 3257? - Inspector, wage - Inspector, weights and measures Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Inspector, occupational safety - 3257 - Fire inspector-3112 - Pollution inspector - 3257